About the MOTM

Age:
39
Location:
Florida
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
37 and 39
what are your childrens' ages?
1 week and 2 years old
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How confident I felt in my decision thanks to this page and others raising awareness and helping dispell stigmas and myths

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I have been working with mushrooms for 23 years to differing degrees but in much more intentional ways on the past 4 years
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt empowered that I knew my body best and my connection with my baby. I did a good amount of research and looked to indigenous traditions to know that I was making the decision that worked best for me. After my first pregnancy plant medicines were beneficial during my post partum period and I felt that ingesting mushrooms during my pregnancy would have greater benefits. I am glad I was empowered to make this choice.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Mental clarity, connection with my baby, ceremonial honoring, compassion for others moving through the world, greater awareness and perception to signs/energetics around me

After Birth & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Help support postpartum period and honor such a sacred time
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes, I am more present, a calmer presence, more open and baby is more aware, calm. I had an incredible positive empowering labor and birth that I was able to connect with in intention and ritual beforehand.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Not too many yet but there was an instance that someone was out of line, they apologized and I approached with such compassion and care which made them grateful

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer presence, more aware and in the moment. Seeing the magic and incredible knowledge these children possess. Honoring ancestors and tuning into patterns needing to be released or called in.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Na
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer, playful, intuitive, adaptive

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
You know your path and yourself and your baby best!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, everyone walks their own path but for many this can be an incredibly supportive experience
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About the MOTM

Age:
39
Location:
Florida
Mother of:
two
Gender identity:
female
Dosing:
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
Protocol:
intuitively - as needed
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
still dosing
.1g, .2g, .5g, 1g
capsules, whole, powdered
intuitively -- as needed
Intuitive
before i became pregnant

The Story

how many children do you have?
two
how many pregnancies have you had?
2
how old were you when you gave birth?
37 and 39
what are your childrens' ages?
1 week and 2 years old
did any of those end in early release? (miscarriage, still birth or abortion?) if so, can you share a little about those experience?
No
what surprised you about the mushroom journey?
How confident I felt in my decision thanks to this page and others raising awareness and helping dispell stigmas and myths

Protocol & Dosing

with psilocybin, what has been your dosing experience?
microdose (.1 - 1 gram), mid dose (1-3 grams), full dose (3+ grams), high dose (6+ grams)
how long did you dose for?
still dosing
if microdosing, what size would you have? (.1 - 1gram)
.1g, .2g, .5g, 1g
in what form were you ingesting the mushroom?
capsules, whole, powdered
how often did you dose?
intuitively -- as needed
if you were on a protocol, what protocol did you follow?
Intuitive
did you have any support with dosing?
when did you start ingesting mushrooms?
before i became pregnant

Pregnancy

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms before your pregnancy?
I have been working with mushrooms for 23 years to differing degrees but in much more intentional ways on the past 4 years
why did you choose to ingest mushrooms during your pregnancy?
I felt empowered that I knew my body best and my connection with my baby. I did a good amount of research and looked to indigenous traditions to know that I was making the decision that worked best for me. After my first pregnancy plant medicines were beneficial during my post partum period and I felt that ingesting mushrooms during my pregnancy would have greater benefits. I am glad I was empowered to make this choice.
what benefits did you notice in your pregnancy?
Mental clarity, connection with my baby, ceremonial honoring, compassion for others moving through the world, greater awareness and perception to signs/energetics around me

Postpartum & Breastfeeding

why did you choose to ingest mushrooms after you gave birth?
Help support postpartum period and honor such a sacred time
did you ingest mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes
did you notice any benefits to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Yes, I am more present, a calmer presence, more open and baby is more aware, calm. I had an incredible positive empowering labor and birth that I was able to connect with in intention and ritual beforehand.
did you notice any challenges to a) yourself b) to your baby and what were the benefits when ingesting mushrooms while breastfeeding?
Not too many yet but there was an instance that someone was out of line, they apologized and I approached with such compassion and care which made them grateful

Parenting

what benefits did you notice in your parenting that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer presence, more aware and in the moment. Seeing the magic and incredible knowledge these children possess. Honoring ancestors and tuning into patterns needing to be released or called in.
what were the unwanted effects or challenges of ingesting mushrooms while parenting?
Na
what benefits have you noticed about your children that you attribute to the mushroom?
Calmer, playful, intuitive, adaptive

Summary

what would you like to say to other mothers & pregnant/birthing people about your own experience?
You know your path and yourself and your baby best!
would you recommend this path to other people?
Yes, everyone walks their own path but for many this can be an incredibly supportive experience
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